FOX Corporation requires the safe use of metalworking machines in all its work activities, in accordance with the requirements in this Procedure.

1.0 SCOPE

FOX Corporation (FOX) is committed to the safe use of metalworking machines in support of Productions and Operations. This Procedure addresses
requirements for use of fixed metalworking machines in shop facilities.

2.0 Definitions

None.

3.0 Responsibilities

In addition to required Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Program responsibilities discussed in EHS001, EHS Policy, the responsibilities described
below are necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the procedure.

3.1 Department Heads

Department Heads will ensure that their personnel are aware of the requirements in this Procedure as they pertain to department use of fixed metalworking
machines.

3.2 Employees

All FOX employees using metalworking machines will observe the requirements specified in this Procedure

3.3 Environmental, Health and Safety Department

The EHS Department will:

Develop appropriate standards for the use of metalworking machines in all FOX activities
Review and update this Procedure annually, or as necessary, to comply with regulatory changes.

4.0 Procedure

4.1 General Requirements

Always wear safety glasses or goggles: faceshield, if the impact hazard is high (see EHS 301, Personal Protective Equipment).
Wear hearing protection that is suitable for the level and frequency of the noise you are exposed to in the woodworking area (see EHS 203, Hearing Conservation Program).
Check and adjust all safety devices before each job.
Make sure all machine guards are in position, are in good working condition, and guard the machine adequately before operating any equipment or machine
(see ESH 407, Machine Guarding). Check and adjust all other safety devices.

5. Ensure that the guards are in position and in good working condition before operating.

Ensure that all stationary equipment is anchored securely to the floor.
Ensure all machines have a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.
Turn the power OFF and unplug the power cord (or lock out the power source) before inspecting, changing, cleaning, adjusting, or repairing a blade or a
machine (see EHS 403, Lockout/Tagout). Also, turn the power OFF when discussing the work.
Each machine should have only one operator at a time. However, everyone should know how to stop the machine in an emergency.
Ensure that keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed from the machine before turning on the power. Provide a convenient tool rack.
Ensure that all cutting tools and blades are clean and sharp. They should be able to cut freely, without being forced.
Do not leave a piece of equipment unattended while it is running.
Stop the machine before measuring, cleaning, or making any adjustments.
Use a vacuum, brush, or rake to remove cuttings. Do not handle cuttings by hand; they are very sharp.
Keep hands away from the cutting head and all moving parts.
Avoid awkward operations and hand positions. A sudden slip could cause the hand to move into the cutting tool or blade.
Return all portable tooling to their proper storage places after use.
Clean all tools after use.
Keep work area clean, well swept, and well lit. Floors must be level and have non-slip surfaces.
Ensure enough room is available around the machine to do the job safely.
Understand that the health and fire hazards of different materials are variable. Make sure all appropriate precautions are taken.
Do not distract an operator. Horseplay can lead to injuries and is strictly prohibited.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can become entangled in moving parts. Confine long hair.
Do not remove cuttings by hand. Wait until the machine has stopped running to clear cuttings with a vacuum, brush, or rake.
Do not leave machines running unattended. Turn power OFF.
Do not free a stalled cutter without turning the power OFF first.
Do not clean hands with cutting fluids.
Do not use rags near moving parts of machines.

29. Do not use compressed air to blow debris from machines or to clean dirt from clothes.

30. Do not operate electric tools near flammable liquids or in gaseous or explosive atmospheres. Sparks might ignite fumes.

31. Do not use electric tools in damp or wet locations.

4.2 Drill Presses

Wear safety glasses.
Ensure that the drill press has a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.
Use a vacuum, brush, or rake to remove cuttings.
Remove burrs and chips from a drilled hole. When making deep holes, clean out the hole frequently.
Use a clamp or drill vise to prevent work from spinning.

6. Lubricate drill bit when drilling metal.

Reduce the drilling pressure when the drill begins to break through the workpiece. This action prevents drill from pulling into the work and breaking.
Keep drill bits clean and sharp. Dull drills are a common cause of breakage.
Keep floor around the drill press free of oil and grease.
Keep the working surface clean of scraps, tools, and materials.
Keep guards in place and in good working order.

12. Refer to Portable Hand Drills for additional information.

Do not wear any loose clothing or ties.

· Roll sleeves above the elbow to prevent them from being caught in revolving parts.

· Confine long hair.

Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or bracelets while working with a drill press.
Do not set speeds, adjust, or measure work, until machine is completely stopped.
Do not leave chuck key in drill chuck. Make adjustments and remove key immediately.
Do not hold work by hand when drilling holes larger than one-half (1/2) inch in diameter.
Do not place hands under the stock being drilled.
Do not stop rotation of chuck and spindle with your hand.
Do not remove a broken drill with a center punch and hammer.
Do not leave the drill press running unattended.

4.3 Planers

Wear safety glasses.
Ensure that planer has a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.
Use a vacuum, brush, or rake to remove cuttings only after the machine has stopped moving.
Ensure that all guards are in place and in good working condition.
Ensure that stop pegs are in place on planer table.
Secure anti-kickback devices (safety dogs) at proper locations.
Ensure that ample clearance is provided between work and planer frame.
Secure tool holder, tool, and crossrail in their proper places.
Ensure that the feed rod and its attachment are in good working order.
Ensure that power is on when using a magnetic clutch.
Use proper cutting tools.
Keep machine properly oiled.
Keep floor around planers free of oil and grease.
Keep working surface clean of scraps, tools, and material.
Use lifting equipment to move work to or from planers.
Do not wear gloves, rings, watches, or loose clothing. Tie back long hair.
Do not make adjustments or measurements while planer is in motion.

4.4 Surface Grinders

Wear safety glasses and face shield to protect yourself from flying chips.
Ensure that the grinder has a start/stop button within easy reach of the operator.
Check the grinding wheel before mounting it. Make sure it is properly maintained and in good working order.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for mounting grinding wheels.
Keep face of the wheel evenly dressed.
Ensure that the wheel guard covers at least one half of the grinding wheel.
File off any burrs on the surface of work that is placed on the magnetic chuck.
Clean the magnetic chuck with a cloth and then wipe with the palm of your hand.
Place a piece of paper slightly larger than workpiece in the center of chuck.
Position work on the paper and turn on the power to the magnetic chuck.
Check that the magnetic chuck has been turned on by trying to remove work from the chuck.
Check that the wheel clears the work before starting the grinder.
Run a new grinding wheel for about one minute before engaging the wheel into the work.
Stand to one side of the wheel before starting the grinder.
Turn OFF coolant before stopping the wheel to avoid creating an out-of-balance condition.
Keep the working surface clear of scraps, tools, and materials.
Keep the floor around the grinder clean and free of oil and grease.
Do not run a grinding wheel faster than the speed recommended on the wheel.
Do not clean the magnetic chuck or mount, or remove work until the wheel has completely stopped.
Do not grind material for which wheel is not designed.
Do not grind without proper ventilation.
Do not start the machine until the wheel guard is in place.
Do not stand directly in front of a grinding wheel when starting a grinder.
Do not apply work too quickly to a cold wheel or disk.
Do not jam work into the wheel.
Do not reach above or around a moving wheel.

4.5 Abrasive Wheels

4.5.1 Handling and Storage

Abrasive wheels must be stored in a manner to prevent damage.
Abrasive wheels must be issued on a first-in, first-out method (older ones issued first).

4.5.2 Inspection

Abrasive wheels must be inspected for damage at the time of unpacking.

Damaged wheels must not be used.

Vitrified or silicate wheels over four (4) inches in diameter must be given a ring test prior to use as follows:

· Obtain a non-metallic tool (e.g., the head of a screwdriver) for tapping.

Wheels must be dry and free of dust.

· Tap wheels about forty-five (45) degrees (°) each side of the vertical centerline and about one (1) to two (2) inches in from the edge.

· Rotate forty-five (45) degrees (°), and tap again.

· An undamaged wheel will give a clear metallic tone. If cracked, a dead sound will resonate, not a clear ring.

4.5.3 Guarding

All abrasive wheels must be guarded, except as follows:

Wheels used for enclosed grinding while in use

· Mounted wheels not more than two (2) inches in diameter.

· Plug and cones that are not more than three (3) inches in diameter or five (5) inches in length.

· A straight wheel not more than three (3) inches in diameter and one-fourth (1/4) inch thick, and for which safety glasses and a faceshield are used when
working.

Guards will not be removed from the equipment, unless being repaired, or required to replace the wheel.
Under no circumstances, will equipment be used from which guards have been removed.
Guards on portable grinders must be placed so the guard is between the worker and the wheel during use.

5. Screens or other devices must be used to protect other personnel from flying particulates, when necessary.

The guard on bench or floor abrasive wheels (i.e., tongue guard) must be adjusted not to exceed one-fourth (1/4) inch as the wheel wears away from use.
Purchase specifications for new grinders must require the installation of the appropriate guards prior to delivery.
Flanges must be inspected before use of the equipment. If any flange is worn or damaged, the equipment must not be used until the flange has been
repaired or replaced.
Abrasive wheels must be mounted only on equipment in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions.
Only one abrasive wheel must be mounted at a time, unless the equipment is specifically manufactured to allow for more than one wheel.

4.5.4 Operating Provisions

Speed adjustments of grinders with vari-speed controls, must be performed only by an employee trained in accordance with this section.
A cracked, misshapen, or broken wheel must not be used.
If a wheel breaks, the supervisor must perform an investigation to determine the cause of the wheel breakage, and to implement procedures to prevent
recurrence.
After a new wheel is mounted, the equipment must be run with the guard in place for at least one (1) minute before applying to work.

Do not stand in front or to the side during the test.

Side grinding must be performed only when using wheels specifically manufactured for that purpose.
Any defective equipment must be reported to the supervisor/foreman.
Grinders must be maintained in a condition that does not create a hazard to employees.

5.0 REFERENCES

EHS 001, EHS Policy

EHS 204, Hearing Conservation Program

EHS 301, Personal Protective Equipment

EHS 403, Lockout/Tagout

EHS 407, Machine Guarding

6.0 ATTACHMENTS

None.